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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter March 8, 2022

Marking her debut as Miss Southeastern 2022, Megan Elizabeth Magri was crowned on Feb. 17, 2022, but what makes Magri our new queen? She is many things, from driven to creative to family-oriented, making...

The music department anticipates the dance studio will be completed within a matter of weeks.

From computer lab to dance studio: Pottle renovations bring new space for dance students

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter March 8, 2022

Southeastern dance students will now have a new space for practice in Pottle. A former computer lab in the music building will be converted into a dance studio due to limited space in the Kinesiology building. Southeastern’s...

The Lady D Andrews finishing off one of her sets at Tuesgayz. Tuesgayz is a drag show event that the Brown Door hosts every Tuesday at 10 p.m.

Tuesdays are the new Fridays with drag shows downtown

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter March 7, 2022

Starting at 10 p.m. every Tuesday at the Brown Door, the floor opens for three drag queens to perform downtown.  This event, known as Tuesgayz, started around five years ago and has been a night in...

Citizens in London protest against war in Ukraine. (Flickr)

Russia’s war in Ukraine should make America reevaluate its role abroad

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor March 4, 2022

After months of repeated warnings from intelligence officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unjustly invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine.  In a televised address, Putin claimed the invasion...

The Department of World Languages and Cultures has begun offering a TESOL certification.

TESOL program produces next generation of ESL teachers

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

The TESOL program, otherwise known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program, provides its graduates with a certificate that authorizes them to teach English as a second language in the...

Gus Okafor drives on UNO defender Simeon Kirkland during Lions 84-79 victory on Thursday night.

Lions best Privateers in a marquee Southland battle

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

Southeastern defeated UNO 84-79 Thursday night at the University Center to improve to 16-13 (8-4) in Southland play.  UNO drops to 16-10 (9-2) and are now tied with Nicholls State for first place in...

Kourtni Harris posing with her pieces titled "Distinction."

“Exhibiting African American Culture”: MISA and SGA’s art exhibit from students

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter February 24, 2022

Last night, Multicultural and International Student Affairs, Student Government Association and the Office of Student Engagement hosted “Exhibiting African American Culture,” a student art exhibit...

Students enjoy a free meal at BCM's free lunch event.

Religious organizations free lunches give food and a message

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter February 23, 2022

Every week, the religious organizations on campus hold free lunch events to students and faculty. These organizations include the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, the Southeastern Wesley Foundation, and the...

The Lions' first season ball is hit as designated hitter Evan Keller taps towards left field.

Lions baseball launches season with series win versus SIUE

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

Alumni Field hosted a home-opening matchup between the SLU Lions and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars, defeating the Cougars 1-0 and 4-3 in the first two games, then losing the third 10-3.  Will...

REC prepares to welcome new management

REC prepares to welcome new management

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

With the beginning of the new semester, the Pennington Student Activity Center on campus, commonly known as the REC, is undergoing staff changes. The REC’s former Director Seth Thomas and former Assistant...

Miss SLU 2021 Lily Gayle crowns Miss SLU 2022 Megan Magri at the scholarship competition on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Megan Magri crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2022

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor February 18, 2022

Megan Magri was crowned the 61st Miss Southeastern Louisiana University on Thursday night, claiming the honor of representing the green and gold over the next year. The 2022 scholarship competition...

Is “Encanto” worth the hype?

Is “Encanto” worth the hype?

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter February 16, 2022

As not only a movie lover but also a Disney and Pixar fanatic, I still rush to the movies to see every animated movie that is released. This includes the critically acclaimed “Encanto.”  “Encanto”...

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